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Believe It: Some Oswego Businesses Are Open on Christmas Day

Take a break from holiday hosting and visit a few places around town for lively afternoon.

 It's Christmas morning and unexpected family just phoned in. You look at the clock and decide there's no time for a trip to the store for extra food or gifts to cover everyone. Instead of letting the unexpected turn into a holiday horror story, make the best of the situation with the help of this guide. Patch found just a few places in town open Christmas Day to help keep your family busy for a few hours.

1) You can always count on a good movie for a fun family session! has all the latest releases. Find show details by clicking here. The first show Christmas Day begins in the afternoon at 3:30 p.m. and the last show plays at 12:05 a.m.

2) Dine at one of two eateries keeping their doors open Christmas Day. For a more mature company, visit , located on the town's historic Main strip. The bar features daily drink specials and bar food. Oswego Inn will be open 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. for anyone who would like to shoot some pool or catch the Christmas Day football game on one of their large plasma televisions.

, located in central Oswego is Mason Square, will be open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The Chinese restaurant features lunch specials and has select menu items starting at just $4.95.

3) The largest drugstore chain in the country wants you to stay jolly! , on Chicago Road, will be open Christmas Day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will have shelves stocked with a wide range of gift cards, perfumes, inexpensive toys, low-end electronics, appliances, work-out equipment and eco-friendly gifts for the entire family. Sign up for Register Rewards and receive Walgreens Jingle Cash good when you purchase select items.

4) Get away from it all without dealing with the hassle of traveling. Escape to , open 24 hours everyday including Christmas Day. Warm up by the fireplace in the cozy lobby or in the jacuzzi and let your kids have a splash in the large 5 ft. pool.

is a great place for families to take part in swimming in the indoor pool or surfing the web in one of 64 non-smoking rooms with wireless internet.

5) If you're in need of a fill up, stop by one of the three gas stations open Christmas Day. , open 24 hours, as well as, open 24 hours.is open 5 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.


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